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Honda VFR1200X DCT - 2017 Specifications and Reviews
The 2017 Honda VFR1200X DCT is a sport-touring adventure bike designed for riders seeking long-distance comfort with sporty performance. Known for its smooth dual-clutch transmission and reliable V4 engine, it excels at highway cruising while maintaining agile handling. The generous fuel capacity and protective windscreen make it ideal for extended touring adventures.
General information | |
| Category | Sport touring |
| Year | 2017 |
| Model | Honda VFR1200X DCT |
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Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Greenhouse gases | 119.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel consumption | 5.17 litres/100 km (19.3 km/l or 45.50 mpg) |
| Driveline | 6-speed automatic dual-clutch transmission |
| Clutch | Wet multiplate |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Ignition | Computer-controlled digital transistorized with electronic advance |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Fuel system | Injection. PGM-FI |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Bore x Stroke | 81.0 x 60.0 mm (3.2 x 2.4 inches) |
| Compression | 12.0:1 |
| Top speed | 209.0 km/h (129.9 mph) |
| Torque | 126.00 Nm (12.8 kgf-m or 92.9 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM |
| Power | 129.00 HP (94.2 kW) @ 7750 RPM |
| Engine details | 76 degree cyclinder angle |
| Engine type | V4, four-stroke |
Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels | |
| Wheels | Wire spoked |
| Rear brakes diameter | 276 mm (10.9 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Combined ABS |
| Front brakes diameter | 310 mm (12.2 inches) |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Combined ABS |
| Rear tyre | 150/70-R17 |
| Front tyre | 110/80-R19 |
| Rear Suspension | Pro-Link with gas-charged damper, preload and stepless rebound damping adjustment |
| Front Suspension | 43mm inverted telescopic forks with hydraulic damping, preload and rebound damping adjustment |
| Trail | 107 mm (4.2 inches) |
| Rake (fork angle) | 28.0° |
| Frame type | Diamond aluminium twin-spar |
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Physical measures and capacities | |
| Fuel capacity | 21.50 litres (5.68 gallons) |
| Wheelbase | 1,595 mm (62.8 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 180 mm (7.1 inches) |
| Overall width | 915 mm (36.0 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,285 mm (90.0 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,335 mm (52.6 inches) |
| Seat height | 850 mm (33.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 275.0 kg (606.3 pounds) |
Other specs | |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay |
| Comments | Traction Control System. Windscreen. Model id: VFR1200XD. |
| Starter | Electric |
| Color options | Candy Red |
Performance Profile & Rider Fit
129 hp
Peak Power
3.6s
0-60 mph
129.9 mph
Top Speed
Best For
Track40%
City55%
Cornering65%
Daily Riding70%
Touring90%
Passenger85%
Rider Profile
| Best For | Best suited to intermediate to experienced riders who can manage a tall, heavy adventure-tourer at low speed and appreciate a torquey V4 with DCT automation. |
| Purpose | Built for long-distance, all-road touring with sport-oriented performance rather than serious off-road adventuring. |
| Rider Fit | At 275 kg and an 850 mm seat height, it demands decent height, strength and confidence when maneuvering or picking it up if dropped. |
| Character | A muscular, shaft-driven V4 adventure-tourer that blends smooth automatic shifting with strong midrange torque for effortless mile-munching. |
| Not Ideal For | Not ideal for lightweight-seeking commuters, true off-road enthusiasts, or riders wanting a nimble, flickable machine for tight technical trails. |
Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.
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